Abbie Chatfield's mum, a radio favourite and all the other contestants on the Golden Bachelor.

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Get ready for a love story unlike any you've ever seen. Hosted by Samantha Armytage, The Golden Bachelor Australia follows twenty incredible women as they compete for the heart of Australia's first Golden Bachelor — 61-year-old Sydneysider Bear. 

After losing both his beloved wife Audrey and his mother in 2011, this devoted father of three from Sydney's Northern Beaches is ready to open his heart to love again.

Watch the teaser for The Golden Bachelor Australia. Article continues after video.

From hoist operators to radio personalities, NICU nurses to CEOs, these vibrant women are rewriting the rules of romance with elegance, strength, and a serious zest for life. 

This isn't just reality TV — it's proof that love truly has no expiry date.

Angela.

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Angela, 52, a psychotherapist from Victoria, balances discerning tastes with a secret love for her bathrobe. This romantic mum, who earned a double degree in her late 40s, is now searching for a kind, over six-foot man with nice teeth and, ideally, a charming accent to join her, her two children and her King Charles Cavalier.

Bianca.

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Queensland's 51-year-old radio personality, Bianca, is the hilarious life of the party, known for her witty one-liners and four Best Entertainment Radio Personality awards. Inspired by her rock star dad, this advocate for personal growth (yoga, tarot, astrology and meditation) is ready for spontaneous road trips with a partner who loves her truly, beyond her public persona.

Catherine.

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Competitive and determined interior designer Catherine, 56, from NSW, bravely took up bodybuilding to rebuild confidence after her second divorce. This proud mum, who's travelled the globe, still holds out for a fairytale romance, believing her "someone is out there".

Elizete.

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Meet Elizete, 54, the self-proclaimed "warrior princess" from NSW, originally from the jungles of Brazil. This confident, property-owning dance enthusiast believes men are intimidated by her beauty, so she's seeking a tall, athletic leader to sweep her off her feet — and promises to be the fun, drama-free life of the party.

Gera.

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WA's Gera, 52, a real estate owner, is vivacious and wants to prove you can still be sexy over 50. After overcoming her comfort zone by walking a catwalk, this health and fitness enthusiast is looking for an older, experienced man to share an active friendship, filled with healthy breakfasts and exploring the world.

Hamidah.

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Hamidah, 60, a NSW disability support worker, is infectiously cheeky and resilient, turning tough situations into laughter. This mum of three, who was once a "street kid in Singapore," is now ready to find a partner she can treat like a king, provided he treats her like a queen.

Jan.

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Elegance and class personified, 66-year-old Jan from NSW is an age transformation coach who believes age is just a number. A deep romantic at heart, she's bravely opening her heart again after a devastating secret about her husband's inability to have children led to divorce, making honesty and loyalty her top priorities.

Jane.

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Charismatic interior designer Jane, 60, from NSW, has lived a life of adventure, from flight attendant to thriving designer, but still longs for her own love story. She's seeking a partner for deep emotional and intellectual connection, believing that true love is out there — and she's ready to meet someone to potentially marry.

Janette.

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Janette, 61, a Pilates studio owner from VIC, is a sweetheart with quiet confidence and a deep love for family and rescue animals. This devoted mum and proud grandma, who bravely survived a near-death heart attack at 50, absolutely believes in soulmates and is determined to live boldly with an adventurous partner.

Katrina.

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Queensland's Katrina, 55, a NICU nurse, has an effervescent personality, a wicked sense of humour, and an infectious "YOLO" approach to life. Guided by her two daughters (her trusted dating advisors), she's seeking a kind, funny partner with a zest for life, refusing to settle for less than she deserves.

Kim.

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Kim, 60, a doctor from QLD, is the epitome of courage and curiosity, embracing thrilling experiences like racing her Porsche. This devoted mum of five has been twice widowed, turning profound loss into strength, and is now seeking an extraordinary love story that makes her feel as happily married as before.

Laura.

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Vivacious and cheeky "pocket rocket" Laura, 64, a primary school teacher from QLD, is taking a leap of faith for love, inspired by her famous daughter, Abbie Chatfield. After 30 years of solo parenting, this twice-married mum is ready to put herself first, seeking a kind, emotionally present partner because "it's definitely my time".

Lauren.

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Lauren, 60, a confident dressage team manager from QLD, lives on a five-acre property with horses and exotic birds, even producing a horse for the Paris Olympics. After two relationships ended in betrayal, she's determined to find a loyal, ambitious, and adventurous partner to match her wild spirit, despite often attracting younger men.

Linda.

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Linda, 61, a bubbly stylist from QLD, is ready for her "year of yes" after a challenging year of loss and a toxic relationship. This tall (5'10), adventurous grandma is on the hunt for her "ride or die" to travel the world with.

Nicolette.

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Nicolette, 55, a fierce and unapologetically sassy singer from NSW, has gigged globally and lives life on her own "punk attitude" terms. Becoming a single mother in her late 40s was one of her best decisions, and she's now looking for a partner who can match her unstoppable energy and celebrate her strength (even if she worries men might hesitate about her young child).

Pip.

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Stylish and witty Pip, 60, from VIC, is a hoist operator — believed to be the only woman in Australia doing it on a construction site. This "little left of centre" hopeless romantic, who consults oracle cards, is dreaming of a "third act" love story, travelling the world with an adventurous partner.

Shamse.

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Bold and passionate interior designer Shamse, 60, from VIC, lives on her own terms and loves competitive lawn bowls. This matriarch, who cared for her partner until his final moments, is now ready to open her heart again, seeking someone with a "fire in his soul" to match hers, because her heart told her "go for it."

Shana.

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Warm, loving, and "a little fiery," Shana, 60, a retired sales executive from NSW, gives the "world's best hugs". After a tragic love story and regretting not reuniting with her soulmate husband before he passed, she's determined not to let love slip away again, seeking connection, laughter, and emotional depth.

Sunny.

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Sunny, 58, an ambitious CEO from NSW, built her own software firm from scratch and overcame both heartbreak and breast cancer. Encouraged by her daughter Penny, this sharp-minded golf and chess enthusiast is back in the dating game, looking for a "good-looking" partner — definitely no younger than her son though. 

Terri.

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Confident and kind-hearted property investor Terri, 61, from VIC, is always ready for a new adventure, despite the profound heartbreak of discovering her husband's unfaithfulness. This travel enthusiast, who lives life to the fullest, is now open-hearted and excited to find love again, curious about what's "around that corner".

The Golden Bachelor is set to air later this year.

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